2022 Hyundai Santa Fe AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
Combined
24
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

26.5MPG average+10.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 24 MPG · Owner reported avg: 26.5 MPG

Driving mix: City -1% / Highway -1%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 26.5 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
25
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic (AM-S8)
Regular
City
21
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
378 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,806/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,723/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,430/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,585/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,826/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,819/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,494/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,886/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,780/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability14.7%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
176
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History5

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems176 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 176 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD. Top reported issues include power train, engine and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
52
Engine
49
Fuel System
28
Electrical System
25
Speed Control
15
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
14
Visibility / Wipers
11
Brakes
10

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD problems by category: Power Train: 52 complaints, Engine: 49 complaints, Fuel System: 28 complaints, Electrical System: 25 complaints, Speed Control: 15 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 14 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 11 complaints, Brakes: 10 complaints.

11
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 05/16/2026ODI#11738291
This vehicle has experienced: • Multiple roadside breakdowns • Three fuel injector system failures • 2 complete transmission failures and replacements • Loss of propulsion • Fuel and chemical odor saf…
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/12/2025ODI#11680011
Bought Car in 2022 when COVID was still a problem. I had problems with the LED screen on the dash turning off. It did come back after about 10-15 minutes. I had to pull over to the side of the road in…
Power TrainFiled: 08/29/2022ODI#11481829
We have a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe with less than 17,000 miles. We pulled into the left turn lane at an intersection. When we stopped for a red light, the vehicle abruptly shut down all power with no w…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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